Ryanair Criticizes Italy’s Domestic Price Cap, Drawing Comparison to Soviet Union Measures
Ryanair Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eddie Wilson has expressed criticism for the newly introduced ticket price caps on domestic… Read More »
Mexicana, Mexico’s Military-Run Airline, Set to Launch with Boeing 737 Fleet
Mexico’s revived airline, Mexicana, is to launch again in September 2023 powered by a fleet of Boeing 737-800 jets, the… Read More »
Mexican Military to Manage Revived Mexicana Airline
The Mexican government announced plans to operate a military-run airline after purchasing the now-defunct carrier Mexicana de Aviacion for $48… Read More »
FAA Refers 22 Unruly Passenger Cases to FBI for Investigation
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) handed over 22 passenger cases to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation… Read More »
FAA Extends Slot Waivers at NYC Airports Amid Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it would not penalize airlines for reducing flight schedules from the New York City… Read More »
Textron’s Cessna SkyCourier Achieves Brazilian Certification
Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine turboprop has been awarded type certification by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC),… Read More »
Privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Imminent, Government Confirms
The Pakistani government has officially stated its intentions to privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the state-owned airline facing financial challenges…. Read More »
US Airlines Request FAA for Extension of Slot Waivers at NYC Airports
Airlines for America (A4A), the leading trade association representing US-based airlines, has formally appealed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)… Read More »
Amid Ongoing FAA Staffing Shortages, Airlines Push for Extension of Minimum Flight Requirements
U.S. airlines are calling upon the Federal Aviation Administration to continue cuts to minimum flight requirements in New York City… Read More »
Italian Government Contemplates Legislation to Restrain Flights to Islands
In a pivotal move, the Italian government is poised to deliberate on a potential legislation aimed at placing constraints on… Read More »
IATA Reports Improving Air Cargo Market in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released data for June 2023 global air cargo markets showing the smallest… Read More »
Malaysian Government Commits Subsidy for MASwings’ Rural Air Service
The Malaysian government has announced its commitment to provide an annual subsidy of MYR209 million ringgit (USD45.8 million) for MASwings’… Read More »
JetBlue and Spirit Seek Dismissal of Consumer Lawsuit Against Merger in Court
Even as the U.S. Justice Department continues to pursue its own a case against JetBlue’s $3.8 billion deal to acquire… Read More »
Chris Thompson, President and CEO of Brand USA, Announces Retirement in 2024
Brand USA announced President and CEO Chris Thompson would retire on May 31, 2024, to pursue life beyond work. During… Read More »
Qatar’s Tourism Industry: A Strategic Investment for Future Growth
The tiny Middle East nation of Qatar, located on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, is banking on tourism as… Read More »
Canada Awards Airbus A330 Refueling Military Tanker Contract Worth C$3.6 Billion
Canada’s defense ministry announced on Jul. 25 that Airbus has secured a C$3.6 billion ($2.7 billion) contract to supply four… Read More »
TSA Introduces New Compensation Plan for Employees
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented its new Transportation Security Compensation Plan, a pay equity plan for its employees…. Read More »
AirAsia India Aims to Expedite Air India Express Merger
AirAsia India (I5), based in Bangalore International, is pushing for an accelerated merger with Air India Express (IX), headquartered in… Read More »
FAA Grants Approval to Aircraft Cabin Air Hygiene Device
A device designed to prevent airborne germs and odours from entering the personal space of every passenger in an aircraft… Read More »
Lufthansa Appeals European Court Ruling on State Aid
Lufthansa (LH), headquartered in Frankfurt International, is contesting the annulment of its EUR 6 billion euro (approximately USD 6.6 billion)… Read More »
Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia Grants Type Certification for Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2
Embraer has received a Type Certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) for its E2 family of commercial… Read More »
Crane and Heart Aerospace Announce ES-30 Collaboration
Crane Aerospace & Electronics (Crane A&E) and Heart Aerospace are teaming up for the Joint Definition Phase of Heart’s ES-30,… Read More »